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NEW YORK, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Cary Stamp & Co., the Principled Wealth Advisors™ based in Palm Beach County, FL, has premiered at No. 4689 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most…
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This Pension Maximization Strategy is Worth Considering for a Possible Best Pension Payout with Highest Household Return, Over Time. For those approaching retirement who have pension plans, you will soon be faced with what can be a daunting decision that is usually irreversible. If your pension plan is like most plans, you will be given…
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Stamp joins the Forbes Best-In-State list spotlighting the top regional financial advisors throughout the country. Cary Stamp & Co., a provider of financial advisory services based Palm Beach County, FL, announced that founder Cary Stamp has been named on Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 2021 list for South Florida. The list is published online at: https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors. According to Forbes, a leading…
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John and Jane Smith, married in their late 60s, approached us for advice on how to receive the maximum social security benefits. Jane had gone through the process of claiming Social Security six months prior to contacting us at her “full retirement age” of 67. Husband John was still working, and they wanted our advice…
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Cary is one of four Commonwealth Financial advisors in U.S. to be recognized nationally by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. The Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center in West Jupiter, FL helps at-risk students pursue academic and personal excellence. For more than eight years, Cary Stamp, AIF®, CFP®, has been a member of the Board…
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Disability Insurance is a type of insurance that protects your income in the event of an injury or disability that keeps you from performing your job. Having adequate disability coverage is an essential aspect of any well-constructed financial plan as it replaces a percentage of your income in the event you can’t work for a…
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Cary’s assistant Liz Bradley is our resident culture vulture. If you need a movie, book, or streaming series recommendation, reach out to Liz for the latest and greatest. by Liz Bradley If you’re like me (in the year of COVID), you may have done a lot of reading over the past few months. I’ve read several books,…
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Using Roth IRA Conversions to Reduce the Tax Burden of Required Minimum Distributions Few People Understand the Tax Implications of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in 401(k) and Traditional IRA accounts. When you reach age 72, you are required to start taking distributions from most traditional retirement accounts. You can always withdraw more, however you cannot…
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First, Let’s Look at How Social Security Benefits Work. Before we move on to our tips for maximizing Social Security benefits, here’s a quick primer on how the system works. To become eligible for benefits, you need to earn what’s referred to as 40 “credits.” A credit is essentially each quarter per year worked, so…
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One of the most frequent questions we hear from clients is, “How much do we need to save for retirement?” While this question seems straightforward, knowing the right asset level for your needs can be challenging and requires a process. Most financial advisors use one of several methods to determine retirement goals for clients. To…
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